History of Rock Chp 24
Weather Report played only acoustic instruments.
False
Why was Miroslav Vitouš fired from Weather Report?
He was unable to adapt his playing to the band's new style.
What was innovative about Herbie Hancock's song "Rockit"?
It included hip-hop scratching.
Which bass player is prominently featured in "Weather Report"?
Jaco Pastorius
Who did not play on the Bitches Brew?
Jaco Pastorius
Weather Report was founded by ____________.
Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter
Which artist studied Eastern religion and philosophy with an Indian guru?
John McLaughlin
The style known as cool jazz got its name from an album by which performer?
Miles Davis
Which trumpet soloist is featured in "Pharoh's Dance"?
Miles Davis
Two important musicians in the bebop movement were:
Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie
The band Return to Forever was started by which former member of Miles Davis' band?
Chick Corea
Bitches Brew received almost universal acclaim from critics.
False
Miles Davis would only play with African American musicians.
False
Why was the drumming on Bitches Brew unique compared to other jazz albums?
The rhythms were played straight instead of swung.
"Birdland" is named for an important New York jazz club.
True
Bebop music was performed in after-hours clubs.
True
Chick Corea's early music with Return to Forever was strongly influenced by Latin music.
True
Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon" has an AABA form.
True
Many bebop musicians also played in swing orchestras and big bands.
True
Which saxophone soloist is prominently featured in "Pharoh's Dance"?
Wayne Shorter
Cool jazz was created as a response to:
bebop
John McLaughlin's style of guitar playing was notable because:
he played a double neck guitar
The Mahavishnu Orchestra prominently featured:
violin
The Birth of the Cool was released in:
1957
Which Miles Davis album is considered to be the most important early jazz fusion album?
Bitches Brew
